Announcements

Our Virtual Advocacy Campaign will be available through tomorrow, March 7th. If you were unable to join us in Jefferson City for Library Advocacy Day, you can still reach out to your legislators through our campaign, found here.

Follow the link and fill out the form. The system will automatically select your local representative and senator. On the next screen, you will see those legislators and the message that will be sent on your behalf. We worked with ALA to create a standardized message to make this first foray into virtual advocacy easy for everyone. All you need to do is click Submit and your message (email) will be sent!

The system is geared toward individual voters with recipients tied to zip codes. If you are representing your library that covers multiple zip codes/districts, contacting your legislators directly through email or phone may work better for you. To find your legislators and contact info, follow the links below:

The premier center for the study of Missouri history and culture
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Standard Registration Ends Today, February 20

Register online now for the sixty-first annual Missouri Conference on History March 6-8 at the Holiday Inn Country Club Plaza in Kansas City. The conference, hosted by the University of Missouri–Kansas City and Park University, brings together scholars, teachers, and other professional historians to share in the presentation of research, to exchange information on teaching and curriculum, to consider ways to promote the welfare of the profession and general interest in history, and to discuss other concerns common to all historians.

Registration includes all conference sessions, an array of networking and evening activities, and additional events that invite attendees to experience and celebrate local history for a small fee. In 2019 the Missouri Humanities Council is offering a new program of financial assistance to both undergraduate and graduate students. Travel grants will cover the conference registration fee, lodging at the conference hotel, and up to $150 of additional related expenses. Learn more.

February 27, 2019 — Libraries and the 2020 Census: 2:00 PM CST – 3:00 PM CST
State and local governments are organizing for the upcoming 2020 Census, and libraries should have a seat at the table. Governors, state legislators, mayors, philanthropic funders and other leaders across the country are forming Complete Count Committees and allocating resources to help get communities get counted. These efforts offer library staff and supporters opportunities to increase awareness of library services, strengthen community relationships, and support libraries’ work related to census outreach. Hear from librarians who have been involved with Complete Count efforts and learn about new advocacy resources from ALA’s Public Policy and Advocacy team.

Our guest speakers will be Michelle Perera, Director of the Pasadena (Calif.) Public Library; Jennie Stapp, Montana State Librarian; and Diane Foote, Executive Director of the Illinois Library Association. We will also be joined by Gavin Baker, ALA’s Assistant Director of Government Relations and Larra Clark, ALA’s Deputy Director of Public Policy.

As of March 13, 2019, the Youth Services Unconference is full, registration is now closed. ~MLA Webmaster 20190319

MLA Youth Services UnConference

10 Apr 2019: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Daniel Boone Regional Library – Columbia Branch

100 W. Broadway

Columbia, MO 65203

Registration cost is FREE for MLA members, with a $10 lunch fee for non-MLA members.

Sponsored by the Youth Services Community of Interest (YSCI), Missouri Library Association.

An unconference is a series of workshops led by YOU, the attendees. Those participating in the unconference suggest topics of interest, and attendees then vote on their favorite topics. The following workshops are discussions among the attendees on those topics. The Youth Services UnConference is a flexible, personable way to focus on topics that matter to you and your libraries. You will also get to meet awesome librarians, exchange knowledge and have fun!

Are you a new or newish public librarian? Are you experienced but starting a new position? Are you a student who wants to learn more about being a public librarian? It sounds like you could really use a mentor! Fortunately, the Public Library Community of Interest is putting together a mentoring program just for you! Mentors and mentees will be paired in January 2019.

Registration for Library Advocacy Day is open. Join MLA and fellow librarians from across the state on Tuesday, February 26th, 2019 from 9:30am to 5:00pm in Jefferson City. Registration is $30.00 and lunch is included in the cost. Find more information about Library Advocacy Day and why we do this every year below.

Missouri Library Advocacy Day is now March 13. The schedule and agenda are the same as announced previously. Please contact Gerald Books, Chair of the Legislative Action Committee, with any questions.

Speaking of library advocacy: Registration is open to join the Missouri delegation to attend National Library Legislative Day in Washington DC May 7-8. If you cannot attend in person, register for Virtual National Library Legislative Day, and get the talking points to make you an effective advocate.

Due to severe weather forecast throughout the state, members of the Executive Board and of the Legislative Committee have decided to postpone Advocacy Day 2018. Watch for the new date by email, on the website and on MLA social media.

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Jobline Jobline is an employment advertising service of the Missouri Library Association. If you wish to advertise a position, e-mail your ad to: mlajob@molib.org Be sure to indicate how many two-week postings you wish. A two-week posting costs $40 per job advertised. Jobline postings are provided a...

Jobline Jobline is an employment advertising service of the Missouri Library Association. If you wish to advertise a position, e-mail your ad to: mlajob@molib.org Be sure to indicate how many two-week postings you wish. A two-week posting costs $40 per job advertised. Jobline postings are provided a...

Jobline Jobline is an employment advertising service of the Missouri Library Association. If you wish to advertise a position, e-mail your ad to: mlajob@molib.org Be sure to indicate how many two-week postings you wish. A two-week posting costs $40 per job advertised. Jobline postings are provided a...